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Beat the Blerch

Carnation, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Beat the Blerch running event takes place in Carnation, Washington, situated approximately 35 minutes outside of Seattle. This event features four different race distances:

  • 5K (3.1 miles)
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • Marathon (26.2 miles)

Course Details

Participants run along the Snoqualmie valley trail, starting at King County's Tolt-MacDonald Park. The course is flat and follows an out-and-back format. The route passes through evergreen and mossy forests, providing a natural setting for the race. Near the starting area, there are local strawberry farms and pumpkin patches that provide guided tours.

The event was inspired by a comic about running created by The Oatmeal. Registration for the various distances is open to the public with staggered entry fees based on the selected distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Carnation

Race information

Website Registration
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
3 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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